The Closing Code

Clinton James & Josh Konigsberg
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Selling high-ticket digital marketing services isn’t just an art—it’s a code waiting to be cracked. Enter The Closing Code, the podcast where agency owners, sales pros, and entrepreneurs come to master the craft of closing deals that matter. Hosted by Clinton James and Josh Konigsberg, seasoned marketing professionals with a combined 60 plus total of years in Marketing and Sales experience, with the results (and battle scars) to prove it, each episode takes you behind the curtain of the digital marketing sales world. With their agencies bringing in a combined revenue of in excess of $27 million, they don’t just talk the talk—they walk the walk. Get ready for no BS conversations, tactical advice, and honest insights on topics like landing big retainer clients, building lean and mean sales teams, crafting a sales process that actually works, and closing more deals. From expert guests to real-world case studies, this is where strategies get real, and sales skills get sharp. Whether you’re scaling your agency or leveling up your sales game, this podcast delivers the kind of straight-shooting wisdom you can take to the bank. Tune in, and let’s crack the code together.

  1. 08/21/2025

    From Hustler to Inc. 5000: Azhar Siddiqui’s RepStack Playbook for Agency Growth

    Strap in, this one’s packed with fire. In this episode of The Closing Code Podcast, host Clinton James sits down with Azhar Siddiqui, CEO and co-founder of RepStack, to uncover how one bold idea turned into one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. (Inc. 5000 ranked). Azhar shares his journey from hustling in sales at Best Buy to building a 300+ person remote powerhouse that helps agencies scale with world-class marketing and sales talent. If you’ve ever wondered when to hire your first SDR, how to train and retain top sales talent, or what it really takes to build an unstoppable team, this episode is your playbook. You’ll discover: The exact revenue point where agencies should hire their first SDR Why lead flow must come before sales hires (and how to avoid costly mistakes) How RepStack trains talent so they hit the ground running from day one The hidden advantages of global hiring—and how to do it the right way Why “wanting it” is the #1 trait every great salesperson must have How culture, coaching, and peer-to-peer learning fuel RepStack’s success This episode is raw, tactical, and guaranteed to shift how you think about scaling your agency sales team. And if you want to go deeper, Azhar is hosting a brand-new webinar with his brother Athar and sales leader Urooj on August 21st called “Your Next Key Hire.” It’s built specifically for agency owners who want to know exactly which roles to fill next, what they should cost, and how to scale the right way. Don’t miss it. https://promotions.repstack.co/your-next-hire If you’re serious about closing more high-ticket deals and building a team that crushes it, this is a must-listen. ----- Connect with Azhar Siddiqui https://repstack.co https://www.linkedin.com/in/azharsid-repstack/ ----- Take Action Now: Subscribe to The Closing Code Podcast on Apple or Spotify Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@TheClosingCodePod Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theclosingcodepodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclosingcodepodcast Share this episode with your team or your favorite agency owners—it might just change the way they sell forever. This isn’t theory. It’s how you scale with confidence. Let’s crack the code together. Take Action Now: Subscribe to The Closing Code Podcast so you never miss a power-packed episode Apple or Spotify Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@TheClosingCodePod Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theclosingcodepodcast Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theclosingcodepodcast Share this episode with your team and fellow closers to help them level up their sales game It’s time to crack the code and start closing like a pro!

    42 min

  2. 08/08/2025

    No Sales Team? No Growth. How Matt Plapp Built One That Actually Closes

    What does it take to turn a one-man agency into a sales-driven machine that dominates a niche? In this episode of The Closing Code, Clinton and Josh sit down with Matt Plapp, founder of America’s Best Restaurants, to dig deep into the raw truth of building and scaling a sales team from scratch. From humble beginnings in radio and boat sales to leading a 12-person outbound sales team, Matt shares exactly how he carved out a niche, scaled his agency, and built a culture of performance and accountability. This episode is packed with actionable strategies and hard-earned wisdom for agency owners, sales leaders, and entrepreneurs ready to scale. Here’s what you’ll learn: - How Matt transitioned from generalist to restaurant niche specialist and why niching down was a game-changer - The early grind: cold emails, door-to-door visits, and the messy hustle that built momentum - What Matt looks for when hiring salespeople (and why most agencies get this wrong) - Why in-person sales teams outperform remote ones and how culture plays a huge role - The simple but powerful KPI Matt tracks that outperforms deal count - The moment Matt fired himself as sales director and why that skyrocketed conversions If you're building or scaling a high-ticket digital marketing agency, this is the episode you can't afford to skip. Connect with Matt Plapp: https://mattplapp.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattplapp/ ----- Take Action Now: Subscribe to The Closing Code Podcast so you never miss a power-packed episode Apple or Spotify Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@TheClosingCodePod Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theclosingcodepodcast Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theclosingcodepodcast Share this episode with your team and fellow closers to help them level up their sales game It’s time to crack the code and start closing like a pro!

    51 min

  3. 07/31/2025

    Selling to the Elite: How Austin Irabor Closes High-Ticket Clients Without Chasing Anyone

    How do you build a sales process that disqualifies the wrong prospects, attracts elite clients, and positions YOU as the prize? In this powerhouse episode of The Closing Code, Clinton and Josh sit down with Austin Irabor, founder of NetFly, a legal tech company that’s redefining what it means to sell high-ticket services in a saturated market. This is not your average agency founder story. Austin dives deep into the mindset, systems, and positioning strategies that let him sell expensive solutions to rich people without begging for the deal. Whether you're stuck taking bad-fit clients just to fill your pipeline or you're looking to command bigger retainers with confidence, this episode will shake up the way you sell forever. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How to build mystique and position yourself like "the wizard" your prospects must earn the right to meet Why "if it works…” is a red-flag phrase and what it reveals about bad-fit clients Austin’s counterintuitive advice: Don’t be flexible. Rigid processes win high-ticket deals The power of disqualifying clients early—and how that increases conversions A behind-the-scenes look at the advantage-driven tech NetFly built to dominate the legal spaceThis episode is packed with tactical wisdom, no-BS advice, and proven methods that will help you close better clients, faster. ----- Connect with Austin Irabor https://netfly.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinirabor/ Take Action Now: Subscribe to The Closing Code Podcast so you never miss a power-packed episode Apple or Spotify Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@TheClosingCodePod Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theclosingcodepodcast Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theclosingcodepodcast Share this episode with your team and fellow closers to help them level up their sales game It’s time to crack the code and start closing like a pro!

    52 min

  4. 07/28/2025

    Selling Like a Boss & Becoming the Authority in Your Niche with Tony Ricketts

    This is the episode every digital marketing agency owner wishing they could sell with more authority needs to hear. Tony Ricketts—CEO and Co-Founder of Lawnline Marketing—built a 7-figure powerhouse by doing one thing differently: he stopped selling like a vendor and started selling like a boss. In this episode of The Closing Code, Tony breaks down exactly how he turned a struggling agency into the go-to authority in the lawn and landscape niche—without offering discounts, negotiating with tire-kickers, or customizing proposals for every prospect. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why offering menus of services is killing your close rate—and what to do instead The 4 non-negotiables Tony uses to qualify (or disqualify) every prospect How he built a high-conviction sales team without commissions or sales backgrounds Why Tony only presents one offer—and how that simplifies the sale and boosts authority How to position yourself as “the doctor, not the pharmacist” and take control of every deal Why quoting in annual terms changes buyer psychology and increases stick rate How Tony uses market-specific data to dominate his niche and shut down objections cold Whether you're trying to get out of project hell, build a repeatable sales system, or finally stop playing small, this episode will show you how to sell like a boss and build a sales engine that scales. Connect with Tony Ricketts https://www.lawnline.marketing https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyricketts/ Take Action Now: Subscribe to The Closing Code Podcast so you never miss a power-packed episode Apple or Spotify Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@TheClosingCodePod Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theclosingcodepodcast Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theclosingcodepodcast Share this episode with your team and fellow closers to help them level up their sales game It’s time to crack the code and start closing like a pro!

    56 min

  5. 07/12/2025

    Sales Is a Team Sport: Why Your Agency Isn’t Closing More Deals

    Selling high-ticket digital marketing services isn’t just about the closer. It’s about building a team that creates an unbeatable client experience from the first call to ongoing results. In this episode of The Closing Code, Clinton James and Josh Konigsberg unpack one of the biggest myths in agency sales that the salesperson alone wins or loses the deal. They reveal how your fulfillment, onboarding, and client success teams directly impact your ability to close more deals and grow revenue. You’ll hear how to train client success managers to upsell and drive recurring revenue, why world-class onboarding leads to referrals before campaigns even launch, and the systems top agencies use to align sales and delivery for maximum impact. This isn’t theory—it’s the real-world playbook used to scale agencies to multi-million-dollar operations. Whether you’re tired of being stuck in the sales seat or looking for ways to turn delivery into a sales accelerator, this episode gives you the mindset and strategies to get your whole team selling for you. Take Action Now: Subscribe to The Closing Code Podcast so you never miss a power-packed episode Apple or Spotify Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@TheClosingCodePod Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theclosingcodepodcast Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theclosingcodepodcast Share this episode with your team and fellow closers to help them level up their sales game It’s time to crack the code and start closing like a pro!

    38 min

  6. 07/03/2025

    Selling & Scaling Smarter: Josh Nelson on Sales, Systems & Seven Figures

    This is the episode every agency owner needs to hear. Whether you're flying solo or scaling past seven figures, our guest Josh Nelson—founder of Plumbing & HVAC SEO and Seven Figure Agency—delivers the no-fluff blueprint for building a sales machine that prints high-ticket retainers. Josh went from a failed generalist agency to running a $7M powerhouse by mastering one thing: sales.  In this episode of The Closing Code, he breaks down exactly how he did it—and how you can too. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - How Josh went from $1,600/month to $7M+ by niching down and building a real sales engine - The exact sales process his agency uses—from lead gen to booked deal - Why hiring a salesperson too early (or too late) will crush your growth—and how to know when you’re ready - The one mindset shift that instantly increased his close rate and average deal size - How to train closers that actually close, and the frameworks that keep them consistent Whether you're just getting to 10K months or managing a multi-million dollar pipeline, this episode is your sales playbook for the next level. ----- Connect with Josh Nelson https://www.facebook.com/joshnelsonimc https://www.instagram.com/joshnelsoncoach ----- Take Action Now: Subscribe to The Closing Code Podcast so you never miss a power-packed episode Apple or Spotify Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@TheClosingCodePod Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theclosingcodepodcast Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theclosingcodepodcast Share this episode with your team and fellow closers to help them level up their sales game It’s time to crack the code and start closing like a pro!

    52 min

  7. 06/28/2025

    The Fortune’s in the Follow-Up: Stop Getting Ghosted, Start Getting Paid!

    Following up isn’t glamorous—but it’s where the real money is made. In this no-fluff episode of The Closing Code, Clinton James and Josh Konigsberg expose the hard truth behind why deals stall and how you can fix it with a bulletproof follow-up game. Forget being “left on read.” If you’re tired of ghosted leads and cold trails, this episode delivers the tools, strategies, and mindset shifts you need to bring deals back from the dead—and close them like a pro. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why 44% of reps give up after one follow-up—and how that’s killing your revenueThe exact cadence Clinton uses to follow up 6 times without sounding desperateHow to use AI (yes, ChatGPT) to craft custom follow-ups that cut through the noiseThe secret power of using multiple channels—email, phone, text, and socialWhy your prospect ignoring you isn’t rejection (and how to stay top of mind anyway)Real-world examples and scripts that spark responses and reignite dead leadsHow to document, automate, and systematize your follow-up processIf you’re serious about high-ticket sales, you can’t afford to leave this to chance. Follow-up isn’t optional—it’s the code to consistent closings. Take Action Now: Subscribe to The Closing Code Podcast so you never miss a power-packed episode Apple or Spotify Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@TheClosingCodePod Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theclosingcodepodcast Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theclosingcodepodcast Share this episode with your team and fellow closers to help them level up their sales game It’s time to crack the code and start closing like a pro!

    35 min

  8. 06/20/2025

    The Mind Game: Why Your Headspace is Your Most Underrated Sales Tool

    Selling digital marketing services on retainer isn’t just about tactics and slides—it’s about mindset. In this powerful episode of The Closing Code, Clinton James and Josh Konigsberg tackle what might be the most underestimated tool in the high-ticket sales arsenal: your inner game. This isn’t your typical rah-rah motivation talk. It’s a real, honest, and deeply tactical conversation about how your mental state shapes every pitch, every close, and every deal. Whether you’re in a slump, stuck in self-doubt, or simply want to upgrade your sales edge, this episode gives you the tools to reset, refocus, and rise. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The one mindset mistake that’s silently killing your salesSimple but powerful routines to start your day like a winner—even before your first callHow elite closers reframe rejection and use it as fuelWhy your response to setbacks is more important than the setback itselfPractical ways to protect your energy, control your environment, and build mental toughnessThe power of journaling, affirmations, and morning workouts to create momentumHow to bounce back from slumps using real strategies, not fluffWhy mindset isn’t a one-time fix—it’s a daily disciplineIf you’re ready to stop letting your head talk you out of your next close—and start thinking like a top closer—this episode is your blueprint. Take Action Now: Subscribe to The Closing Code Podcast so you never miss a power-packed episode Apple or Spotify Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@TheClosingCodePod Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theclosingcodepodcast Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theclosingcodepodcast Share this episode with your team and fellow closers to help them level up their sales game It’s time to crack the code and start closing like a pro!

    41 min
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Selling high-ticket digital marketing services isn’t just an art—it’s a code waiting to be cracked. Enter The Closing Code, the podcast where agency owners, sales pros, and entrepreneurs come to master the craft of closing deals that matter. Hosted by Clinton James and Josh Konigsberg, seasoned marketing professionals with a combined 60 plus total of years in Marketing and Sales experience, with the results (and battle scars) to prove it, each episode takes you behind the curtain of the digital marketing sales world. With their agencies bringing in a combined revenue of in excess of $27 million, they don’t just talk the talk—they walk the walk. Get ready for no BS conversations, tactical advice, and honest insights on topics like landing big retainer clients, building lean and mean sales teams, crafting a sales process that actually works, and closing more deals. From expert guests to real-world case studies, this is where strategies get real, and sales skills get sharp. Whether you’re scaling your agency or leveling up your sales game, this podcast delivers the kind of straight-shooting wisdom you can take to the bank. Tune in, and let’s crack the code together.

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    Clinton James & Josh Konigsberg
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  • Episodes
    15
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